Which Teams Are in the Final Four? Breaking Down Each School Still Alive in the 2026 NCAA Tournament
The 2026 Final Four is set. Here is a breakdown of how UConn, Illinois, Arizona, and Michigan reached the season's final weekend.

The 2026 Final Four is set. Here is a breakdown of how UConn, Illinois, Arizona, and Michigan reached the season's final weekend.

The Michigan Wolverines’ Athletics Director Warde Manuel made a clear statement about retaining Dusty May for the long term after seeing the men’s basketball squad reach the Final Four in the 2026 NCAA Tournament. May is going through the eighth season of his head coaching career, his second with the Wolverines. After an incredible stint […] The post Michigan Wolverines’ AD drops huge statement on Dusty May’s job outlook appeared first on ClutchPoints.

March Madness 2026: Ranking the best teams in the NCAA Final Four, from Arizona to UConn sportingnews.com

Nate Burleson has been a featured member of the CBS Sports studio, covering the 2026 NCAA Tournament alongside Clark Kellogg, Bruce Pearl, Charles Barkley, and Kenny “The Jet” Smith. The former NFL wide receiver has served as the replacement for legendary broadcaster Ernie Johnson, who reduced his March Madness workload this year. Burleson has built Read more... The post Nate Burleson makes ‘size matters’ joke during March Madness halftime show appeared first on Awful Announcing.

The North Carolina Tar Heels fired Hubert Davis as the head coach of the men’s basketball team after a disappointing loss to the VCU Rams in the round of 64 in the 2026 NCAA Tournament. Regardless of how some people might feel about the move, the university is now tasked with finding the program’s next Read more... The post Tommy Lloyd adds to UNC speculation: ‘Arizona’s going to have another good coach after me’ appeared first on Awful Announcing.

Dusty May and the Michigan Wolverines made incredible Big Ten history after torching the Tennessee Volunteers in the Elite Eight of the 2026 NCAA Tournament on Sunday evening. May is going through his second season with the program as their head coach, quickly elevating them into the conversation as national championship contenders. They dominated throughout […] The post Michigan Wolverines’ red-hot offense makes March Madness history not seen in 33 years appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The television schedule for the 2026 NCAA Tournament men’s Final Four was revealed on Sunday after the conclusion of the Elite Eight games. It’s rather simple for this round of games. Each Final Four game will be available on TNT Sports networks: TBS, TNT, and truTV. Additionally, the games will stream on NCAA March Madness Read more... The post Here’s the 2026 NCAA Tournament Final Four TV schedule appeared first on Awful Announcing.

UConn basketball put a cap on what became a zany Elite Eight finale. Braylon Mullins hit the most epic basket of 2026 March Madness with 0.3 seconds left, capping the comeback win over Duke Sunday 73-72. The Huskies will taste the Final Four once again. And will have the early game next Saturday. The tip […] The post Final Four tip times announced after wild UConn win appeared first on ClutchPoints.

As the Michigan basketball team routed Tennessee on Sunday, 95-62, punching its ticket to the Final Four, it marked further success for the Wolverines, who’ve shown their dominance in the March Madness tournament. With the Michigan basketball team now ready to take on the Arizona Wildcats in the Final Four, head coach Dusty May would […] The post Michigan basketball’s Dusty May refutes ‘super team’ label after dominant Elite Eight win appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Arizona HC Tommy Lloyd drops cryptic comment on future amid UNC rumors.

Bill Self retirement buzz, Billy Donovan to UNC rumors, and Dusty May’s rise could trigger massive coaching chaos across college basketball and the NBA as Final Four approaches.

Michigan basketball came into its Elite Eight matchup against Tennessee with a point to prove, and they probably did more than that after looking at the final score. The Wolverines controlled the game from beginning to end and defeated the Vols 95-62 to advance to the Final Four. They’ll now be going into a blockbuster […] The post Michigan basketball thumps Tennessee, set up Final Four blockbuster with Arizona appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Many were expecting Michigan basketball and Tennessee to put on a show against each other in the Elite Eight matchup, but the tide has only rolled over to a one-sided affair. It started early, as Michigan got out to a 48-26 lead going into halftime, and things haven’t gotten any better for the Vols in […] The post Fans are ready for Michigan-Arizona as Wolverines throttle Tennessee appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Purdue basketball entered the SAP Center in San Jose with 2001 school victories. No. 2002 would’ve became one of the biggest March Madness upsets in Boilermakers history. Instead, Arizona flexed its muscle in the end and walloped Purdue 79-64 to seal a Final Four trip. The Big Ten power still delivered a highly successful roundball season […] The post Purdue Boilermakers most to blame for Elite Eight loss to Arizona appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Arizona's Tommy Lloyd has the Wildcats back in the Final Four, but you wouldn't know it after listening to his postgame press conference.

On Saturday evening, the Purdue basketball program’s 2025-26 season came to an end with a tough loss against the Arizona Wildcats in the Elite Eight of March Madness. It was a solid start for the Boilermakers in this one, who took a lead into halftime, but ultimately ended up falling apart down the stretch of […] The post Purdue basketball’s Braden Smith adds to assist record with more history in final game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Arizona head coach Tommy Lloyd did nothing to quiet speculation linking him to the North Carolina job following Saturday’s win over Purdue. Lloyd offered some quotes Saturday that led some to wonder if he was fully committed to the Wildcats. In the wake of his team’s 79-64 win over Purdue, Lloyd talked about how important … The post Tommy Lloyd fuels North Carolina speculation with his postgame comments appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

Arizona is still dancing. For the first time since 2001, Arizona is heading to the Final Four. They had previously made the Elite Eight five times since their last Final Four, losing all five. Now, Jaden Bradley is speaking out about what this Final Four means for the history of Arizona after breaking a 25-year […] The post Jaden Bradley thrilled to ‘reward’ Arizona historic alum with Final Four trip appeared first on ClutchPoints.

On Saturday evening, the Arizona basketball program cruised into the Final Four with a comfortable 79-64 win over Purdue in the Elite Eight. It wasn’t always easy for the Wildcats on Saturday, as the team found itself trailing by seven points at halftime, but they ended up outscoring the Boilermakers by 22 in the second […] The post Arizona basketball’s dominant run over red-hot teams makes March Madness history appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Purdue basketball had Ariona right where they wanted them in the first half of the Elite Eight. They went into halftime with a 38-31 lead, and all they needed to do was keep their foot on the gas. Unfortunately, Arizona came out with a point prove, and won the second half 48-26, ultimately giving them […] The post Purdue basketball’s Braden Smith reveals what makes Arizona nearly unstoppable after Elite 8 loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Arizona basketball team is in the Final Four, for the first time ever under head coach Tommy Lloyd. Arizona defeated Purdue on Saturday, to punch their ticket. The Wildcats head coach Lloyd addressed after the game what it meant to him to make the national semi-finals. “The sun may be shining on this team […] The post Tommy Lloyd goes long on ‘responsibility’ to Arizona after breaking Final Four curse appeared first on ClutchPoints.

I don’t want it to happen, but I have come to terms with the real possibility that Duke is going to win it all. The Blue Devils were the only team I went into the NCAA Tournament wanting to lose in an upset to a much less skilled opponent.

Arizona basketball's 2026 Final Four appearance breaks a 25-year drought dating back to Lute Olson's historic 2001 tournament run.

Tommy Lloyd’s emotional tribute to Lute Olson after Arizona’s Final Four berth quickly went viral among fans.
